Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant required for a long-term opportunity supporting a Key Stage 4 child with additional learning needs. Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity? Do you have experience assisting children with Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties? This welcoming special school is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work on a 1-2-1 basis with a Key Stage 4 child who requires additional support in class.

As a Teaching Assistant you will be providing tailored support for a child with Autism as a primary diagnosis, experience supporting young people with autism is essential for this role. The school is an outstanding environment which caters for children with MLD and requires a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant. If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant position and have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Classroom Assistant, apply today!

About the School:

• Excellent facilities and a friendly staff environment.
• Join a proactive, experienced team of Teaching Assistants committed to making a difference.
• Long-term opportunity to help children overcome educational barriers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide 1-2-1 support in a Key Stage 4 class.
• Offer class support and run group activities where required.
• Manage attitudes effectively and foster a positive learning environment.
• Understand various special educational needs.

Benefits:

• Work at an excellent SEND school with fantastic leadership.
• Be part of an experienced team of Teaching Assistants sharing their knowledge.
• Access to outstanding training and support from the SENCO and SEND team.
• Competitive pay rates and an early finish on Fridays.

Requirements:

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or experience as a TA or LSA
• Passionate about making a difference at an award-winning alternative provision.
• Previous experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs.
• A valid DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
• Understanding of the Teaching Assistant/Classroom Assistant role.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a Teaching Assistant and inquire about our excellent referral scheme.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.